ATTEMPTED Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

attempted

verb

past tense of attempt

as in tried

to make an effort to do after attempting—and failing—to start the lawn mower on my own, I finally succeeded with a neighbor's help don't even attempt walking on your broken foot

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Recent Examples of attempted Because the islands are unsinkable, Iranian military positions on them would have to be eliminated to ensure the safe passage of US warships – potentially those carrying US Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) – into the heart of the Persian Gulf, if a landing were to be attempted on Kharg Island. —

Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026 Hunter Goodman singled to right, and McCarthy, one of the fastest players in baseball, attempted to score from second. —

Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026 Burke has been charged with murder, attempted murder and shooting into an inhabited vehicle, according to the criminal complaint. —

Dennis Romero, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026 But Joens attempted just two shots in the second half — both missed 3s. —

Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attempted

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tried

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The chief and others named tried to repress the report — and a judge initially sided with them — but it was eventually released nine months later.

— Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Court documents allege that Elliott and two others tried similar schemes in Los Angeles.

— Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026